Gilbert's dunnart vs Mountain Toad

Sminthopsis gilberti compared with Incilius cavifrons

Key Differences

• Gilbert's dunnart is Least Concern while Mountain Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gilbert's dunnart	Mountain Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Dasyuridae	Bufonidae
Genus	Sminthopsis	Incilius
Species	Sminthopsis gilberti	Incilius cavifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

Gilbert's dunnart and Mountain Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Gilbert's dunnart

LC — Least Concern

Mountain Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gilbert's dunnart	Mountain Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gilbert's dunnart

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mountain Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.